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Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Henry County K9 gifted bullet-proof vest
The Brief K9 Duco with the Henry County Sheriff's Office now has a new stab and bullet-proof vest to keep him safe on calls. It's all thanks to the non-profit Vested Interest in K9s, which has provided thousands of vests to K9 officers all across the country. His handler says the vest gives him added peace of mind that he will be safe on calls. HENRY COUNTY, Ga. - Henry County Sheriff's Office K9 Duco's dangerous job just got a little safer thanks to a new bullet-proof vest from a national non-profit. What they're saying "Generally speaking, law enforcement is on the front line. K9 is at the front line of that, 9 times out of 10," Sgt. Joshua Cash said. That's why Sgt. Cash said this vest is so important for his partner K9 Duco. As part of their patrol team, he says they never know what they can expect on a call. "This dog responds in SWAT capacity and those are usually high-risk, high-threat situations," he said. "Everything that I do, he does with me. I spend more time with this dog than my own family. And I feel like with this vest being provided, it gives the same opportunity that I have to make it home to my family. It just gives him the same level playing field, and it's a win all the way around," he added. How It Works This was all possible thanks to the non-profit Vested Interest in K9s, which has provided over 5,970 vests to K9 Officers all across the country. K9s with the Clayton County Sheriff's Office and the Calhoun Police Department also received vests from the non-profit this year. Each vest has a value of $1,800. What you can do You can find out more about the organization and how to help here. The Source FOX 5 Atlanta journalist Kim Leoffler interviewed Henry County Sgt. Joshua Cash for this article.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Yahoo
K-9 in Clayton County serves safer with donated protective vest
A hard-working K-9 is serving the community safer with a donation. Clayton County police said K-9 Niko got a bullet- and stab-protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] His vest was embroidered with the message 'In memory of Sabu.' K-9 Niko has assisted with a little more than 100 arrests in the four to five years he's served Clayton County PD. Before coming to Clayton County, Niko served at a sheriff's department in Florida. Vested Interest in K9s, a nonprofit, has given more than 6,074 vests to K-9s in all 50 states at a value of $6.9 million. These donations are made possible by private and corporate donations. The nonprofit says the program is open to U.S. dogs that are at least 20 months old and working and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. For more information on the program, visit their website. TRENDING STORIES: Nearly 2 dozen arrested for stealing thousands from Mall of Georgia Family grieves loss of 30-year-old father shot to death in his truck on busy DeKalb road College soccer player from Atlanta, son of former CFL star, found dead in his dorm room [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Yahoo
4 Limestone County K9 deputies to get donation of body armor
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — Four Limestone County K9 deputies are set to receive body armor donations in a few weeks. According to the Limestone County Sheriff's Office, K9 deputies Ares, Hoss, Pedro and Szakal are set to receive bullet and stab protective vests. This donation is from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. All the vests were sponsored by Cheryl Hopper of Hebron, IN, and will be embroidered with the sentiment 'In memory of Arthur L Zimmerman.' The vests are set to be delivered in the next 10 weeks. LCSO said 'Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S.-made, custom-fitted, and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 5,970 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states made possible by both private and corporate donations.' The sheriff's office said the program is open for U.S. dogs at least 20 months old who are actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate in the program. 'On behalf of our entire team, I want to express our deepest gratitude for this generous donation of body armor for K-9 Ares, K-9 Hoss, K-9 Pedro, and K-9 Szakal. These vests will provide essential protection for our K-9s, who put their lives on the line daily to keep our community safe. Your support means the world to us, and we are truly thankful for your commitment to law enforcement and the safety of our K-9s,' Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
